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Delaware Monuments at Antietam Use the “First >>” button above to see these markers in sequence.| Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 1st Delaware | | | Delaware 1st Delaware Volunteers Colonel John W. Andrews 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, II Corps on the morning of Sept. 17, 1862 this regiment crossed Antietam Creek forming right of first line of French's Division. Advanced with heavy skirmishing through Roulette Farm and became fiercely engaged immediately in front of Sunken Road. Withdrew to stronger position 100 yards north of here. 8 of the 10 company commanders and entire color-guard killed or wounded Losses Officers Men Killed 3 26 . . . — Map (db m5485) HM | | Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 2nd Delaware | | | Delaware 2nd Delaware Volunteers Capt. David L. Stricker 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, II Corps This regiment of Richardson's reserve brigade crossed Antietam Creek, advanced with division and came under heavy artillery fire while holding position immediately beyond crest of this ridge. It moved to right and helped repulse counterattack in gap between French and Richardson's divisions. In final assault on Bloody Lane, the regiment crossed here and took possession of Piper farm buildings until . . . — Map (db m5542) HM | | Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 3rd Delaware Infantry | | | Delaware 3rd Delaware Volunteers Major Arthur MaGinnis 3rd Brigade,
2nd Division, XII Corps This regiment, worn down from active service in the second Manassas Campaign, went into action Sept. 17, 1862 with only five officers and 120 men. It started out on the right of the Union line in front of the West Woods. After heavy action along the Hagerstown Pike, it helped repulse Confederate counter attack following rout of Sedgwick's Division. Final position of the regiment, 65 yards North of . . . — Map (db m7219) HM |
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